Bonfire with The Vocal Vicar

Let's look at Easter and talk about parts of it that may not be talked about during a normal church Easter service.Boradcast of WJLX 101.5FM

What does the Bible say about discipline in the church? Let's look to scripture.Broadcast on WJLX 101.5FM

Let's look into the Bible to see what it says about the office of an overseer and what we should look for in those that lead us. This was a part of a longer series of programs.Radio broadcast on WJLX 101.5FM

Ms Rita’s daughter McKayla Aswell joins us on the program as we talk about the cross…but we also talk about the passion that we are supposed to have as we claim to serve Christ. Ms Rita also shares a few songs that her grandson, Jacob Hall, was gracious enough to record and share with us! It is a very blessed program that you don’t want to miss!Radio broadcast from 101.5FM WJLX

We look toward Palm Sunday and the Triumphal Entry. But before Christ entered Jerusalem…He entered a small house in Bethany. It is there that we see an image of sacrificial worship as well as the carnal response that often comes as a result of the presence of a life given for the glory of God. Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

1 Timothy Chapter 3 tells us the requirements for elders and deacons. Let’s discuss these and try to see where the church has gotten away from the Word. Broadcast on 101.5FM WJLX

This is simple…the Church should stand for truth instead of being a cowardly Church. Broadcast on 101.5FM WJLX

How can we…as the Church…be more approachable?Broadcast on 101.5FM WJLX

Dedicate yourselves to prayer. Approach the lost with intention. Speak with grace and wisdom. Do those sound like foreign concepts?Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

We struggle in our relationship with God because we try to fit God’s love into the same box that human love fits in. It limits our relationship with Him because it changes how we approach Him. How? Let’s talk about it!Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

Everyone faces trouble and trials but as believers…our battles may come from the spiritual world too. As Satan fights us, it is easy to begin to feel overwhelmed and beaten down. That’s why it’s important to face our problems…and life in general…from a place of victory!Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

Let’s talk about endurance…perseverance…long suffering. What do these words mean today?Broadcast on WJLX 101.5FM

From Greek mythology to the Bible…let’s look at what it takes to find freedom!Broadcast of WJLX 101.5FM

What can the Church do to fix its broken connection with the ones that are leaving the church? Let’s talk about it and come up with answersMs Rita is absent during this program. Broadcast on WJLX 101.5FM

Let’s learn from the Tower of Babel!Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

Praise and Purpose? What do those things have to do with each other? Listen as we find a connection!Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

What drives you? Obligation? Dedication? Love? Let’s talk about it. Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

Join Rita and the Vicar as we discuss the new year and what we need to do as believers in order to grow the body of Christ and continue spreading the gospel message!Radio Broadcast on WJLX 101.5FM

This is a great reminder to begin the new year with…do not grow weary! What does it mean to grow weary and how can we avoid it? Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

To end the year let’s talk about what I means to have a holy memory. Scripture tells us to remember and look back but how do we do that I a way that both brings glory to God…and helps us to draw nearer to Him?Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

This is an excerpt from The Vocal Vicar radio program on Sunday mornings. To hear the program in the context of its music…listen to WJLX 101.5FM on iHeartRadio on Sunday mornings @9AM CST!

An excerpt from The Vocal Vicar radio program. To hear the program…with all of its music…live…tune in to WJLX 101.5FM Jasper on iHeartRadio!

Let’s talk about Jesus and what we can learn about that baby born in a feeding trough!Radio Broadcast - Good News with Rita and The Vicar on WJLX 101.5FM Jasper

What can we learn from the man that was father to our Savior?Radio Broadcast - Good News with Rita and The Vicar on WJLX 101.5FM Jasper

When we are presented with the King of kings…what will we do? What is our response? Let’s talk about it!Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

Why did the God of creation come to earth? Was the manger really necessary?Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

What happens when a creation becomes lost and is unable to save itself? In our minds…we destroy it! From the mind of God…you send your Son to save it!Sermon @Jasper Independent Church

King Herod slaughtered hundreds of children in an attempt to protect his throne! While this was a horrible atrocity…there are many things that still happen today as an attack against children. Let’s look at some examples and see what we should do as believers, parents, and grandparents in order to protect the next generation and to combat Satan’s attempts to steal their souls and futures!Radio broadcast @ 101.5FM WJLX

What was said about the coming of Christ? What was the to be? Let’s find out together!Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

This is the continuation of our study of Thanksgiving in scripture. Broadcast from 101.5FM WJLX

Let’s dive into Thanksgiving and see what it means to be truly thankful!Broadcast from 101.5FM WJLX

Thanksgiving is shown to us through a story from Christ’s ministry. A question He asked was “Where are the nine?” The question that we must answer is “Are we the one?” Listen to the program to see who you are. Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

Do you live a life of thanksgiving? Scripture shows us that a life of thanksgiving is essential to being a Christian. It strengthens our faith but it also strengthens our testimony! How do we get there and what should we avoid?Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

Act like a man isn’t a call for men alone but a call for believers. Let’s come dive in and see what that call is really about. Follow and share! Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Are you a peacemaker? Join us and find out if you are!Follow and share us with someone that you believe would like to hear our program!Radio broadcast on 101.5FM WJLX

Ye, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death! What powerful imagery! Have you been there? Things got messed up? Friends and family forsook you? All alone? Are you? Listen as we talk about walking in shadows! Subscribe and share us with your family and friends!Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

In this episode we are looking at the beatitude…blessed are the pure in heart! We are going to dive deep and speak from the heart! Warning…we follow the thought trail to see what purity would look like in our world today. Does it exist? This one may get close to home! Follow and share us to keep up with every new episode drop!Radio broadcast on WJLX 101.5FM and iHeartRadio 10-25-2025

Trusting in the wisdom and power of man can solve a lot of problems…but what happens when it begins to take the place of the wisdom and power of God? Join us as we dive into this question and explore it further! Follow and share with your friends and family!Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

Blessed are the merciful! This is the fifth beatitude and the subject of our program today! What does it mean to be merciful? Are you a merciful person? Listen as we describe what it means to be merciful!Radio program on WJLX

What is faith good for if it produces nothing? Can our faith save us? Join us as we dive into A Faith That Works! Subscribe and share us with your friends!Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

The Fourth Beatitude says Blessed are those that hunger and thirst for righteousness! What is righteousness and what does it mean to be hungry or thirsty for it? Subscribe and share us with those that you think would like to hear God’s Word taught and preached in a real and practical way!Radio broadcast on WJLX

Joins us as we talk about the living waters that are promised to us! What is it and how to we get them? Do we even want them? Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church - 10/12/2025

This radio program dives into the regrets and unrealized potential that we face…or can face after we find salvation. What dos scripture say about it and what can we do about it? Join us as we dive deep and talk it through! Also…subscribe and share with those that may need an uplifting message to help through the week!WJLX 101.5 FM in Jasper and on iHeartRadio

It’s time to heat things up Church! Let’s see what God’s word says about being lukewarm and what we can do to make sure we avoid it!Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church 9/28/2025

We look at the importance of prayer and why it is not only needed…but required for us to live a Christian life! Subscribe and share to help us spread the Gospel. Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church 9/28/2025

This is our broadcast on 101.5 FM WJLX in Jasper Alabama! We will look at the third beatitude and see what it means to truly be meek and gentle. You will also get to hear some local music to worship with! We did have some technical issues at the beginning so it jumps into the program and we had another issue toward the middle…hopefully it won’t distract you from the message as we are trying to bring you the best quality audio possible! Thank you and God Bless you!

“The church has been playing long enough. The world is perishing for lack of the gospel. If we had the Holy Spirit in power, it would shake the world.”-D.L. MoodyThis is a call for revival…but what is revival? Do we need it? …And How do we get it? We dive into these questions and more in this sermon! Sermon @ Jasper Independent Church

9/14/2025 Sermon @ Jasper Independent ChurchWe look at the argument between Atheism and Christianity and then we talk about our responsibility in this debate. How do you defend your faith? Can you defend your faith? Will you defend your faith?

This is our first official broadcast on 101.5 FM WJLX in Jasper, AL! The title is From Civility to Courage: Standing for Truth in a Godless World. In this broadcast we discuss 9/11, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, how they are linked and how they are different, what has led us to this point as a society, and what we need to do going forward! The clear answer is to stand firm on truth and for truth but what does that look like? Listen as we look through scripture, at some quotes from great theologians, and some giants from American political history!

Lets look at the end of the Book to see how this story ends!